Mumbai, September 29, 2025: Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, and its group company SOTC Travel have announced a collaboration with Disney Cruise Line to offer magical Disney holidays at sea in Australia and New Zealand.

Cruise holidays are witnessing strong and growing demand from Indian consumers: The E&Y & Economic Times Great Indian Traveller Report revealed that 52% respondents included cruising in their bucket list of desired experiences. This is reiterated in the Thomas Cook & SOTC India Holiday Report 2025 with 45% respondents displaying strong interest in exploring new experiences/formats like cruises. 

Leveraging this market opportunity, Thomas Cook and SOTC have launched a range of innovative tours that will feature an enchanting experience aboard the Disney Wonder sailings, bringing world-class cruising across  both their group and customized holiday products. The companies’ Australian Extravaganza group tour of 16-days will include a 4-night sailing, with scheduled departures ex-India in November 2025 and January 2026.

Disney Wonder blends Disney’s signature entertainment across all age groups with exceptional dining and family-friendly amenities. Guests can enjoy Broadway-style shows, lively deck parties, poolside movies and fireworks at sea. The ship features rotational dining at themed restaurants, including Tiana’s Place and Animator’s Palate. Complimentary offerings include unlimited soft-serve ice cream, sodas, in-room movies, youth clubs for various age groups, fitness areas, character meet-and-greets and scheduled entertainment. On-board offerings include multiple pools like the adult-only Quiet Cove Pool. Concierge services, seasonal celebrations and immersive play zones create an unforgettable journey.

Thomas Cook & SOTC’s joint marketing campaign with Disney Cruise Line will extend across key media platforms – aimed at inspiring discerning Indian customers with this premium sailing at a special pricing. 

Leveraging their strategic “phygital” model, Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel combine the convenience of multiple digital platforms and extensive reach of a pan-India retail network—delivering convenience, expertise and seamless service to customers across the country.

Mr. Rajeev Kale - President & Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa - Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, “Our pioneering legacy drives us in designing innovative and exciting travel experiences! I am delighted with yet another first-mover from the Thomas Cook India Group, with the introduction of special Disney Cruise Line experiences into our group tours, also customised holidays for the upcoming winter season.

Indian consumers are increasingly seeking premium, experience-rich journeys, and Disney Cruise Line delivers exactly that – with world-class entertainment, dining and immersive storytelling across segments. These special sailings are co-curated to allow our customers to bond, celebrate and create unforgettable memories – all within the magical world of Disney.”

Mr. S.D. Nandakumar - President & Country Head - Holidays and Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel Limited said, "Cruising is no longer seen as niche -and is fast emerging as Indian consumers’ preferred holiday choice. My team and I are excited to launch Disney Wonder as an exciting addition to our product portfolio this winter.

What’s truly encouraging is seeing strong demand not just from India’s metros but also from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with families, honeymooners and groups of friends embracing cruising as an aspirational way to holiday. We are committed to making premium, world-class experiences like Disney Cruise Line’s international cruising accessible to a broader audience, enabling more Indian travellers to create magical, memory-making moments.

We believe that no one understands the Indian traveller better than SOTC, and with Disney’s unmatched storytelling and entertainment, these sailings promise vacations that create treasured stories that last a lifetime.”